Cultivation of chrysanthemums in 1,682 m² within a fully integrated system for maximum control and uniformity.

For Van Paassen Chrysanten, Green Simplicity has realised a fully integrated chrysanthemum nursery, focused on maximum control over the cultivation process and uniform crop development.

Green Simplicity brings together multiple techniques and integrates them into a cohesive whole.

By intelligently combining various disciplines, we have developed a solution in which all growth factors are aligned and centrally managed.

The challenge: greater uniformity, more control, and growth potential 

During the seedling stage, it’s all about control. Variations in temperature, humidity, light, and watering have a direct impact on crop development.

When these factors are not properly balanced or fluctuate significantly, variations in growth and quality occur. Especially in a multi-tiered growing environment, this requires a system that goes beyond traditional greenhouse setups.

The challenge, therefore, was to create an environment in which all growth factors could be precisely controlled simultaneously at the plant level.

When the environmental conditions surrounding the plant are ideal throughout the entire propagation phase, the plant can process more light and thus build up more dry matter. This ensures that the plant has the vigor to continue growing uniformly during the subsequent cultivation phase, and this is where the grower reaps the greatest benefits. Less loss, higher production, and a more uniform end product. It goes beyond standard greenhouse systems and truly controls at the plant level.

Our solution: a single integrated cultivation system

Green Simplicity has developed this grow room as a single integrated system in which all the technical components are interconnected and work together.

This system combines the following components, among others:

• Climate control, heat pumps, and air distribution 

• LED lighting tailored to the growth stage

• On-plant irrigation and humidification in cooperation with H.T. Verboom English Proud

• Internal transport and handling of containers in collaboration with H.T. Verboom

• Centralized control and software

This integration creates an environment in which the focus is not only on individual components, but on the entire cultivation process.

A managed process

The cultivation process is fully tailored to the crop’s various growth stages.

After the cuttings are planted, the crop first goes through the rooting phase under specific climate and light conditions. It is then automatically moved to the next phase, where the crop continues to develop and is hardened off.

During this process, all parameters are continuously adjusted based on the plant’s needs. This approach results in a controlled and reproducible cultivation process.

Result

Integrating all these technologies creates a stable and predictable environment.

For Van Paassen, this means:

• Lower energy consumption throughout the entire growing cycle

• Fewer outages

• Higher production and a more uniform end product. 

• Complete control over every stage of the growing process

• Less dependence on external factors

• A more efficient and scalable process

• The most vulnerable growth stage is now the least vulnerable growth stage

Collaboration GreenV

This project has been realised in close collaboration with partners within GreenV, with each party contributing their own expertise.

Green Simplicity has taken the lead on the overall concept and the integration of all technologies into a single functioning system.

Proud was responsible for the irrigation units and the water management system, which controls the water supply and nutrient delivery within the system. In addition, Stolze built the control panels for the LED lighting and integrated them with the climate control computer. 

HT Verboom has taken care of the full installation, the internal transport system, and the associated automation. This system ensures that containers automatically move through the different cultivation phases. In addition, the full control of the system is integrated into HT Verboom's software, which synchronises climate, irrigation, logistics, and lighting.

Through this collaboration, all components work together seamlessly, creating a single integrated process in which climate control, irrigation, logistics, and management are all coordinated.

Are you ready to start growing chrysanthemums in a controlled, efficient way?

Would you also like to have more control over your growing process and a more uniform crop?
Please Contact us to find out what options are available for your situation